FYI. -----Original Message----- From: Ian Johnston [mailto:ian.johnston§infobrokers.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, 13 April 2005 11:20 AM To: LINK Subject: National Academies Report: Signposts in Cyberspace: The Domain Name System and Internet Navigation The (US) National Academies' Computer Science and Telecommunications Board has released its long-awaited report - Signposts in Cyberspace: The Domain Name System and Internet Navigation (2005) - arising from its Study of Internet Navigation and DNS: Technical Alternatives and Policy Implications <http://www7.nationalacademies.org/dns/DNS_Project_Description.html>. Internet Domain Name System Must Face Challenges <http://www.nationalacademies.org/topnews/> March 31 -- The domain name system that helps users find their way across the Internet by substituting user-friendly names for computer-friendly addresses, has performed well, says a report from the National Academies’ Computer Science and Telecommunications Board. However, the report emphasizes that the system should be managed by a non-governmental organization, and not be used for broader purposes like controlling spam, protecting intellectual property rights, or regulating e-commerce. Press Release <http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309096405?OpenDocument> Full Report <http://www.nap.edu/books/0309096405/html/>. Ian JohnstonReceived on Fri Oct 03 2003 - 00:00:00 UTC
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